Stollburg

Stollburg is a castle ruin in Oberschwarzach with stone remains including a tower rising to about 14 meters and walls roughly 2.5 meters thick, reflecting medieval building methods. The remains give a sense of how a medieval fortress was constructed and scaled.

The fortress was home to the noble Stollberg family from medieval times until the family line ended with Ludwig von Stollberg's death in the 14th century. After this, the structure gradually fell into the ruins visible today.

The site connects to the medieval poet Walther von der Vogelweide, whose works shaped German literary tradition. Visitors can still trace the historical link between this location and the region's cultural heritage today.

The ruin is reached via a marked hiking trail running roughly 14 kilometers through forests, connecting to the Steigerwald Centre. Wear appropriate footwear and allow time for the forest walk to reach the site.

The ruin sits near Franconia's highest wine-growing area at around 441 meters elevation. A wine education trail nearby traces the long story of viticulture spanning thousands of years in the region.

Location: Oberschwarzach

GPS coordinates: 49.87490,10.42836

Latest update: December 8, 2025 21:00